V Srinivasan, husband of IOA President P T Usha, passed away at 67 after collapsing at home. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, highlighting the loss to the sporting community.
German discus throwers Henrik Janssen and Steven Richter received three-month suspended bans, while French runner Aurore Fleury faces a six-month ban and a 3,000 Euros fine after admitting to betting on athletics events, in violation of World Athletics Integrity Code rules.
India's leading hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has resumed track training after a seven-month injury layoff, confirming her comeback through a YouTube vlog as she begins her build-up toward a crucial 2026 season featuring major international events.
National record holder Dev Meena and fellow athlete Kuldeep Yadav were told to deboard the train at Panvel station. Their mistake? Carry the essential gear of their sport – the pole, while returning from a competition.
Neeraj Chopra has ended his coaching partnership with Jan Železný after just one year. He has launched the Vel foundation to back emerging athletes and take charge of his training and legacy.
Neeraj Chopra has parted ways with his coach, the legendary Jan Zelezny. The move comes just months after his World Championship flop show. Under Zelezny, Chopra had a difficult year despite breaking the 90-m mark in his first competition of the season.
Animesh Kujur found his breakthrough in 2025. The 22-year-old became the fastest sprinter in India, found incredible fame and is now ready to lead India's sprinting charge in the 2026 Asian Games.
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is currently focusing on his rehabilitation, revealed Athletics Federation of India spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla. He revealed that Neeraj's poor show in last year's world championships was due to two injuries.
Only two Indian athletes — Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav — have been named in World Athletics' anti-doping Registered Testing Pool for early 2026, even as India has led global doping violations for three consecutive years.
Jimmy Gressier shocked the world by winning the 10,000m race at Tokyo 2025. His victory ended decades of African dominance and signalled a new era in long-distance running.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor at his residence in New Delhi. The meeting highlighted Neeraj's rise from a novice to a world-class javelin thrower and inspired many across India.
India is set to be formally approved as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. Ahmedabad will stage the centenary edition, strengthening India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
Paris Olympics Champion Arshad Nadeem said that he is yet to get over his poor performance during the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo earlier this year. Nadeem got eliminated early as he struggled during the four throws he put in during the final.
Asian Games medallist Manju Bala has been handed a five-year ban by NADA after testing positive for banned substances.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be dismantled to build a new Sports City. The project aims to modernise India's sports infrastructure as it eyes the 2036 Olympics hosting rights.
Tejasvi Surya and Annamalai successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Goa on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the two young leaders for their commitment to fitness.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was officially presented with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The ceremony in New Delhi, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, recognised his achievements in athletics.
From a chance discovery to a national junior champion, Odisha's Pratik Maharana has made heads turn. Training under Siba Mishra, former coach of Dutee Chand, the 200m sprinter — tipped to win continental medals soon — is already on the radar of top athletics academies.
Arshad Nadeem's long-serving mentor and coach, Salman Iqbal, has reportedly been banned for life by the Pakistan Athletics Federation. Iqbal has been banned for violating the constitution of the Punjab Athletics Association, where he is the president.
Neeru Pathak chases her dreams on the track while carrying the weight of her family's hopes — a teenage sprinter running against odds, time, and uncertainty.
